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The Encourager Podcast: Equipping Christian Moms to Harmonize Work and Home

Rebekah Scott

Pray Up, Show Up, Open Up: Your Friendship Guide with Guest Kirsten Strong

May 26, 2025   ●   26 min

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What happens when your friend group shrinks, or your season shifts and you're suddenly craving connection? Author and military wife Kristen Strong joins us to talk about friendship as an adult—what makes it hard, how to find your people, and what to do when you're in a lonely season.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why loneliness is more common than you think

  • Kristen’s personal “needy friend” journey and what she learned

  • The power of open up, show up, and pray up

  • Why hospitality doesn’t have to be fancy

  • How to make amends in friendship after overstepping

  • Encouragement for the woman who feels like friendship is "just not in the cards"

Mentioned in this episode:
📖 Desperate Woman Seeks Friends by Kristen Strong → Grab it on Amazon
👀 Follow Kristen on Instagram → @kristenstrong
🌐 Visit Kristen’s website → kristenstrong.com

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